Question

the enlightenment
name:
a. put it in perspective. shade in the enlightenment on the timeline. (find the dates in the reading.)

b. speech and the social contract. the u.s. constitution says the government cannot limit freedom of speech. is freedom of speech necessary in order to enjoy our natural rights? pick one natural right and explain why it cant be fully enjoyed without freedom of speech.
without freedom of speech, it would be difficult to have ☐ life ☐ liberty ☐ property ☐ happiness because...

c. crossword! use the clues and the reading to complete the crossword puzzle.
across

1. if the government fails to protect citizens, citizens have the right to revolt.
2. an agreement where citizens give up some rights in exchange for government protectior
3. famous city where people discussed ideas
4. continent where the enlightenment began
5. american document that recognized natural rights
6. a place where city people gathered to discu philosophy
7. fundamental, basic rights people are born with
8. the kind of authority a king had over citi
9. some enlightenment thinkers were afrai this

down

1. obtaining something through family ties
2. a period of time when people developed ideas about human existence and huma rights.
3. life with complete freedom, no rules, a government
4. the idea that a country’s leader shoul chosen by the citizens in a general el

Explanation:

Part A:

The Enlightenment is generally dated from the late 17th century (around 1680s) to the late 18th century (around 1789, start of the French Revolution). On the timeline, shade the segment from approximately 1680 to 1789, covering the period between the Salem Witch Trials and the signing of the U.S. Constitution.

Part B:

Selecting liberty: Without freedom of speech, citizens cannot speak out against government actions that restrict their ability to act autonomously, challenge unfair rules, or advocate for their ability to live as they choose, so liberty (self-governance and personal autonomy) cannot be fully enjoyed.

Part C: Crossword (Completed Clues):

Across:

1. Right of Revolution
2. Social Contract
3. Paris
4. Europe
5. Declaration of Independence
6. Salon
7. Natural Rights
8. Divine Right
9. Anarchy

Down:

1. Inheritance
2. Enlightenment
3. State of Nature
4. Popular Sovereignty

Answer:

Part A:

Shade the timeline segment spanning approximately 1680 to 1789.

Part B:

Without freedom of speech, it would be difficult to have □ life ☑ liberty □ property □ happiness because: citizens cannot advocate for their right to make their own choices, challenge oppressive rules, or speak out against government overreach that restricts their autonomy.

Part C:

Across:

1. Right of Revolution
2. Social Contract
3. Paris
4. Europe
5. Declaration of Independence
6. Salon
7. Natural Rights
8. Divine Right
9. Anarchy

Down:

1. Inheritance
2. Enlightenment
3. State of Nature
4. Popular Sovereignty